Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed talks between Islamabad, Iran and the United States after announcing that Iran, the United States and their allies had agreed to an immediate ceasefire. In a post on X, Sharif said he had invited delegations from both sides to Islamabad on Friday, April 10, for further negotiations.
He said the goal was to reach a conclusive agreement and settle all disputes. He also described the move as an important step for peace and stability.
According to Sharif, both sides showed wisdom and understanding during a tense period. He said they remained constructively engaged and expressed hope that the proposed “Islamabad Talks” would help secure lasting peace. He also said he hoped to share more positive developments in the coming days.
US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran shortly before a deadline linked to the Strait of Hormuz. It also says Iran confirmed that talks with the US would begin on Friday in Islamabad, with Pakistan’s prime minister helping to mediate the ceasefire. However, the United States had not yet confirmed in-person talks and said such discussions were still under consideration. That leaves some uncertainty around the format of the proposed meeting.
Sharif framed the proposed talks as part of a broader effort to support peace in the region. He said both parties had acted with “remarkable wisdom and understanding” and had stayed focused on stability. His invitation positions Islamabad as a possible venue for high-level dialogue at a sensitive moment.
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Trump claimed Iran had presented a 10-point proposal that could serve as a workable basis for negotiations. He said he expected an agreement to be finalised during the two-week ceasefire window. That makes Friday’s proposed talks important, if they go ahead as described. For now, Islamabad appears to be at the centre of a possible new diplomatic push between Washington and Tehran.
